The stakes are high in Tennessee. The Titans invested the No. 1 pick in Ward as the answer to the quarterback problems that have plagued the franchise since the conclusion of the Steve McNair era in 2005. They want to see this competitive fire from Ward, as they also do from their defensive leader.

Ward threw a touchdown pass to Calvin Ridley late in practice and went to the end zone to celebrate. On the way, he stopped to shove Simmons before doing his "Zombieland" celebration. In response, Simmons shoved Ward in his facemask before the rest of the offense jumped to the rookie's defense.

After the game, Jones claimed the Chiefs expected Willis to play because of a conversation with Simmons. "I talked to Jeff Simmons earlier during the week and we knew," Jones said.